Crafts and stories from Transylvania
About the tour
Our journey begins in Biertan where we will visit two painting and sculpture workshops famous for this area. From there we will continue to Richiș where we will visit the carpentry and carpentry workshops of Christian Rummel, a Saxon who left many years ago, determined to revive the old crafts. In Alma Vii, we will have a traditional lunch and in Moşna we will visit one of the most beautiful eco households in this area.
Itinerary
Biertan
Biertan fortified church
We begin our foray into the world of ancient Saxon crafts in one of the oldest Saxon settlements in Transylvania - Biertan. We will visit the fortified fortress together and discover the legends that hide behind its walls.
Biertan
Painting and sculpture workshop "Art, Beauty, Mystery"
We stay in Biertan and we will visit the painting and sculpture workshop of the local artist Ion Constantinescu. His works perfectly reflect the life and traditions of this area!
Richiș
"Christian Rummel" carpentry and joinery workshop
Our next stop in our expedition in order to discover the old Transylvanian crafts takes place in the village of Richiș. Here we will visit the workshop of Christian Rummel, a young man who at the age of 22 decided to leave his native Germany and move to Transylvania. Here, he managed to bring back to life an old carpentry workshop where he creates real works of art, using old Saxon customs.
Alma Vii
Traditional lunch as in Transylvania
After so much work we must receive the reward! This comes in the form of a traditional Transylvanian lunch at one of the most well-kept households in these places. Here we will take part in a traditional Transylvanian lunch that will include the dishes that make Transylvanian cuisine famous all over the world. We finish the meal with a brandy, a wine or a glass of natural homemade syrup.
Moșna
Tasting organic products on a traditional farm
We do not end our journey in the world of Transylvanian crafts without a visit to one of the most beautiful households in this region. Here we will discover the process of preparing the cheese, we will find out how to prepare the jars of pickles and jam, and we will taste several organic dishes made right at this farm.
Photo Gallery
Facilities
This is the approximate duration of the circuit. We'll start in the morning around 10 o'clock and get back around 5 o'clock.
Depending on weather conditions or other unforeseen situations, locations may differ slightly.
Acest circuit include și un prânz tradițional care constă din două feluri de mâncare, dar și băuturi alcoolice și non-alcoolice.
This circuit also includes a traditional lunch consisting of two dishes, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
We will transport you in minibuses equipped with air conditioning and heating, suitable regardless of the season.
Locations may differ depending on weather conditions or other unforeseen situations, experiences remain unchanged.